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Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

The Kipling School, Inc.

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 19, 2013

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
620 SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX 77007 5351
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
June 19, 2013
Operation number
1499069
Licensed capacity
208 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record2
Standards evaluated across those visits3,082
Citations recorded16
Record coversFebruary 25, 2022 – September 10, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High7
Medium5
Medium Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 465 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 800 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 538 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 15, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictionsRisk level: Medium High
Based upon the information obtained during the investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support the restrictions issued by the Fire Marshal had not been followed by allowing children under 2-years old to be cared for above ground level in the months of March and April 2024. CORRECTED - There were no children under 2-years-old being cared for in May 2024. Procedures have been put in place to ensure children who have not turned 2-years old will not be allowed upstairs.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2024.

InspectionOctober 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 19, 20237 citations recorded7 of 730 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedRisk level: Medium High
Out of the five staff files evaluated during the inspection, one was obtained CPR training through the NationalCPRFountation which is an online class.

Correction verified by the state on October 6, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4217(2) - Caring for Children Above or Below Ground Level - Follow any restrictionsRisk level: Medium High
Two children under 24 months old were being cared for above ground level.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023.

746.1613(a) - Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards metRisk level: Medium
Child/caregiver ratio was reduced for a group of children that included infants 12-17 months old.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023.

746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsRisk level: Medium High
A boppy pillow recalled 9/23/21 was observed to be in the infant room and in use by an infant in care.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Written feeding instructions for a child not yet on table food was last updated 08/06/2023

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High
Sheets in four infant cribs were observed loose.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
A two month infant was observed sleeping with a white noise machine/speaker inside of their crib.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 4, 20226 citations recorded6 of 528 standards cited at this visit
746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium
In some classrooms children did not have storage space to be their belongings and in some classrooms the areas were not labeled the with the child s name.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
In the infant classrooms the changing table mats had holes in them.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of AgeRisk level: Medium
In all classrooms some of the mats had tires and holes which the mat is no longer waterproof.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High
The caregiver stated she had 10 children, then stated she had 8, when I counted their were 9 children in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation has not had a gas inspection since 9/2/2020.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each ToddlerRisk level: Medium
Some of the toddler cups were not labeled with their names and last initial of last name.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentFebruary 25, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.